Episode 18: Where There are Cattle, There are Parasites: 9 Tips for Managing Parasites in Your Herd

Effective parasite management is a balancing act. On the one hand, controlling parasites is essential for maintaining cattle health, welfare and productivity. On the other hand, over-use of some treatment methods can lead to parasite resistance, which negatively impacts the long-term health of the herd and can also affect the environment.   Relevant links:  Body Condition Scoring Tool (interactive tool) Feed Testing and Analysis (webpage) Grazing Management (article) Internal Parasites Impacting Beef Cattle (webpage) External Parasites Impacting Beef Cattle (webpage)